Growing up in a family that fostered and rescued rough collies instilled a deep appreciation for providing loving homes for animals. Throughout my childhood, I would estimate that we found homes for roughly 15 dogs, and that is an experience that I will always be thankful for.

I am a proud pet parent to two black cats, Meeko (otherwise known as “Big Kitty”) and Remy, and my two rough collies, Westley and Oakley. They bring me so much joy and are constant sources of inspiration; I even named my photography company after them!

Outside of photography, I love relaxing with a good tv show (like CSI, Criminal Minds, Teen Wolf, or yes even the Vampire Diaries) or movie (Deadpool & Wolverine is a current favorite, along with Avengers: Endgame, The Longest Yard, and The Prestige), crocheting cozy projects (that I never seem to finish), and experimenting with new recipes.

I could eat tacos every day for the rest of my life and be the happiest camper around. I don’t care much for beer unless it is a sour and then I am all about it. Steak has always been a favorite of mine but I would have to say peanut-oil fries with good ranch to dip them in is hands down my all-time favorite food.

Photography has been my creative outlet; a way to express myself and bring joy to others. I've always loved sharing the world through my lens, and capturing the unique personalities of animals has been a particular passion. I was so proud when the pictures I took of our foster dogs were used on the Rescue’s website to help find homes for our foster dogs.

When I went off to college, I had considered becoming a photographer, but ultimately decided that I wanted to work in Computer Science. After just a couple semesters of that, I quickly figured out I was not destined to be a programmer. I eventually settled on a Business Administration degree with a focus in Management, figuring I would find something I could use my degree for. I ultimately worked in Human Resources and was able to help provide excellent work experiences and provide customer service style support to the employees of the organizations I worked for. As I continued to work in Human Resources, I felt no passion for the work I was doing. I still continued in my photography and loved taking pictures for friends and family as a way to show my appreciation for all they had done for me. With the encouragement of my supportive husband, Ben, I decided to turn my passion for photography into a business in 2023.

West Oak Pet Photography is dedicated to creating beautiful and lasting memories of your beloved pets. I have always believed that animals have the purest souls, and that we should cherish every moment we have with our beautiful fur babies. I believe that every pet deserves to be celebrated and commemorated, and I'm honored to be able to capture portraits of your fur babies that elicit the feelings of love and laughter that these furry goofballs bring us every day.